Science @ the Markets

The UNE Discovery team will host a special Science @ the Markets event on Sunday 13 August. Come along to the Armidale Farmers Markets in Curtis Park and find our UNE Discovery marquee. You’ll be able to chat with scientists and science educators and ask lots of interesting questions while you look, touch and play…

Climate Solutions

As part of 100 Climate Conversations, selected guests present their career paths and stories in a targeted 30-minute webinar for schools. Designed to intrigue and inspire, these programs look at the careers and research of those searching for solutions to mitigate the effects of the changing climate. From cooling new housing estates, making clouds to…

Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern

What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience….

Let’s Dig into Archaeology

Listen to two inspirational archaeologists talk about their research and personal journey in archaeology – finding unmarked graves, how climate change has impacted human history and even archaeology on the Moon. Be part of the conversation and discover how the techniques, equipment and ways to research archaeology have evolved over time and what the future…

Megafauna at Yulara

Dr Adam Yates, of the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, will be giving a public talk in the Arkani Theatre at Ayers Rock Resort, Yulara, NT. The talk covers the origin of Australia’s red-centre, in particular how our unique Australian animals responded to the great drying that began about 10 million years…

Northfield Primary’s 2023 Science Expo

Over the past 6 weeks, Year 5 and Year 6 students have been working together in groups of 3 or 4 to research a scientific topic of their choice and have chosen a relevant science experiment to showcase. On 15 August, they will all come together in the gymnasium and present their research, show their…

Sydney Science Trail Excursions

The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Australian Museum are bringing school teachers and students another jam-packed science experience during National Science Week, 14 – 18 August. With a fantastic new program for 2023, the Sydney Science Trail excursion for schools will feature a science Expo, shows or Talking Science panels, a self-guided tour and interactive STEM workshops for both…